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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,265.13, 465,473.35 and 214,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,265.13, 465,473.35 and 214,718.37 is: 296,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,265.13 : 465,473.35 = 214,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,265.13/465,473.35 = 214,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,265.13x = 465,473.35 × 214,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,265.13x = 99,945,678,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,945,678,990.44/337,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,341.57

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